Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteLocation: Montoursville, PAOgdensburg, NYCanton, NY
Open to relocation: Yes
Melissa Benscoter
Montoursville,PA
Work Preference
Summary
Effective at patient assessments, treatment planning and progress updates. Well-versed in electronic charting, healthcare team collaboration and documentation of results for patients working through occupational therapy protocols. Pennsylvania state-licensed Occupational Therapist.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist, PRN
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation
Montoursville, Pennsylvania
01.2025 - Current
- Developed individualized treatment plans supporting daily living goals in skilled care settings.
- Implemented therapeutic exercises and activities to improve upper extremity function.
- Trained patients in adaptive equipment use for safer self-care routines.
- Documented treatment notes and progress reports in clinical rehabilitation records.
- Coordinated care plans with nurses, physicians, and therapy team members.
- Instructed families on home exercises and safe transfer techniques.
- Monitored patient responses and adjusted interventions during ongoing occupational therapy sessions.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Created reports documenting patient assessments, treatments provided, progress made towards goals and recommendations for future care.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Supported family members by providing education about the condition of the patient and available resources.
- Adjusted treatment plans based on in-progress evaluations and patient satisfaction.
Occupational Therapist
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16
Milton, PA
06.2022 - Current
- Evaluated student motor skills for school-based occupational therapy services.
- Developed treatment plans aligned with IEP goals and classroom needs.
- Provided direct therapy for fine motor, sensory, and self-care skills.
- Collaborated with teachers and families on student support strategies.
- Recommended adaptive equipment and classroom accommodations for student access.
- Documented progress in compliance with school and intermediate unit standards.
- Trained staff on therapeutic activities and classroom carryover techniques.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings for student service coordination.
- Designed therapeutic activities to improve physical strength, coordination, balance, posture, sensory integration skills.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Developed treatment plans based on individual needs and goals.
- Performed evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial functioning.
- Implemented intervention plans that included sensory integration approaches and activity modifications for children with special needs.
- Coordinated with educational teams to support students with disabilities in academic settings.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with occupational therapy best practices.
- Utilized sensory integration techniques to assist patients with sensory processing disorders.
Occupational Therapist
Bedrock
Williamsport, PA
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive treatment and support.
- Documented patient treatment plans and recovery progress.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Educated patients on therapy treatment plans and long-term recovery goals for physical, speech and cognitive progress.
- Personalized treatment plans to complement specific abilities and recovery goals of each patient.
- Consulted with patients to assess conditions, obtain histories and discuss objectives.
- Provided emotional support to patients adjusting to new cognitive and physical limitations.
- Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
- Supported individual patient objectives in daily living, clinical, educational and vocational areas by implementing well-researched treatment interventions.
Occupational Therapist
HCR ManorCare
Williamsport, PA
06.2005 - 05.2021
Occupational Therapist
Center For Occupational Therapy, P.C.
Williamsport, PA
05.2001 - 05.2005
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Resources
Oswego, NY
04.2000 - 05.2001
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
College Misericordia
Dallas, PA05.1999
Skills
- Initial patient assessments
- Goal setting proficiency
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Planning
- Documentation abilities
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Work ethic
- Working collaboratively
- Time management
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
Timeline
Occupational Therapist, PRN
AdvantageCare Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16
06.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist
Bedrock
06.2021 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapist
HCR ManorCare
06.2005 - 05.2021
Occupational Therapist
Center For Occupational Therapy, P.C.
05.2001 - 05.2005
Occupational Therapist
Rehab Resources
04.2000 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
College Misericordia